Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Human Services
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Acceptance of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission in the Amount of $23,991.25 for Transportation - at a cost to the County of $4,798.25.
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Information Contact: Damon Scott, Director, DeKalb Human Services Department
Phone Number: (404) 678-2385
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting FTA 5310 funds in the amount of $23,991.25 from the Atlanta Regional Commission for Transportation for the period October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024; to approve the required match and to consider authorizing the Finance Department to issue payments to subcontractors using these federal funds.
NEED/IMPACT:
Many County residents are unfortunately transportation disadvantaged due to health conditions, physical limitations, or lack of access to MARTA Mobility ADA Paratransit. The Human Services Department plans to use these funds for new transportation initiatives that will address the needs of some of the residents. This includes serving persons with disabilities who need door to door, and/or escorted transportation service. Currently, the existing Transportation Voucher program provides service to adults age 60 and older, but funding is limited for persons with disabilities and those under the age of 60. This funding will be used to extend the voucher program to County residents with disabilities between the ages of 18-59. The department currently uses a Transportation App, namely DeKalb Aging Database (DAD). Some of these funds will also be used for enhancements to the App, that will create new routing and scheduling for all providers: create more in-dept analysis reporting for trending purposes for all data and provide better financial control. Based on the amount of funds the Atlanta Regional Commission receives, it is possible that the County may receive an increase in 5310 funding later in the year, that will be used primarily for transportation services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County as the required match will be taken from the 2024 Human Services Budget Reserve for Seniors allocation - Award #106653/602876
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Accept and appropriate to the grant fund, the FTA 5310 funds of $23,991.25 from the Atlanta Regional Commission for the period October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024: authorize the Finance Department to issue payments to subcontractors using the FTA 5310 funds; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.